Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

I live in NY. I wired 15k to a friend bc her husband had to pay a gambling debt. To "sweeten the pot" she gave me a sob story and told me that she would give me 30k for the 15k, then wrote me a check (that bounced) for 40k for my troubles. It is two months later and she blocked my calls. What is my legal recourse for the 15k (wired to her account)? The 30k (promised in email)? The 40k check written (and bounced)?


Asked on 2/14/11, 7:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

You may start an action against your friend for return of the $15K. You may also start an action for the $40K based on the bounced check. However, the $40K may constitute usery under New York law since the loan was at an exorbitant rate of interest.

Mike.

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Answered on 2/15/11, 5:22 am


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